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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.78, 252.39 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.78, 252.39 and 172.54 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.78 : 252.39 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.78/252.39 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.78x = 252.39 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.78x = 43,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,547.37/182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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